Senior Specialist, Cell Therapy Patient Planner in Devens, MA

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At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there's no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team.


The Senior Specialist, Cell Therapy Patient Planner role is accountable for supply chain and logistics planning duties for the BMS Cell Therapy Facility. Key responsibilities include scheduling product and patient operations, patient product shipping/receiving, and cold chain logistics of personalized cell therapies produced at the cell therapy manufacturing site. Co-ordinate with key stakeholders to ensure patient slots and requirements are supported through manufacturing operations.



Shifts Available:


TBD



Responsibilities:


Product Planning & Production Scheduling

• Act as the point of contact for Supply chain and the finite Scheduling team
• Update short term master production scheduling and manufacturing needs based on patient slot usage.
• Manage and communicate patient schedule changes and impact to approved production plan

Product Management & Logistics

• Act as the point of contact for Cell Therapy Global Patient Scheduling (incoming & outgoing)
• Manage the in-coming flow following patient apheresis material; partner with Cell Therapy Material Operations, Manufacturing, & Quality to ensure readiness for prompt receipt, inspection, and start of processing
• Conduct investigation and root cause analyses on any supply disruptions or material quality issues and report on corrective actions
• Manage secondary packaging of final drug product and return shipment to patients

Manage Area Quality Systems & Compliance

• Update or review Site Supply Chain Standard Operating procedures
• Own and manage deviations and corrective/preventive actions
• Foster a culture of compliance and strong environmental, health, and safety performance

Operational Excellence

• Promote a mindset of continuous improvement and problem solving and prevention
• Track and report metrics
• Participate in and/or lead cross-functional teams to improve systems, processes, or internal/external performance
• Limited global travel up to 10% of time may be required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Preferred but not required: Certification in CPIM, CSCP, and/or CLTD
• Proficiency in Site Scheduling / planning / ERP systems and analytics tools
• Knowledge of fundamental concepts of materials management, planning, and site production scheduling
• Ability to effectively communicate problem statements and viable solution options using pro vs. con and cost vs. benefit approaches
• Ability to present data and analyses in an organized, clear, and concise manner
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently for extended periods of time
• Ability to work as a team and mentor peers and direct reports
• Ability to understand and solve complicated supply and demand problems
• Intermediate knowledge of cGMP/Pharmaceutical regulations

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required in Life Sciences, Supply Chain, or similar
• 3+ years relevant work experience required
• Experience supporting ERP systems (preferably SAP).
• Experience in a Site Supply Chain Organization
• Experience in biopharmaceutical clinical, supply chain, manufacturing, and commercialization beneficial
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may substitute.

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Compensation Overview:


Devens - MA - US: $84,830 - $102,794


The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.


Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit


Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

Work-life benefits include:


Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.


All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

• Eligibility Disclosure: T he summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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On-site Protocol


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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.



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